Historical Center
Arequipa
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Popular places to visit
Arequipa Plaza de Armas
You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a trip to Arequipa Plaza de Armas. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Arequipa Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a trip to Arequipa Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Camilo Market
During your trip to Arequipa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at San Camilo Market. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Santa Catalina Monastery
You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a visit to Santa Catalina Monastery. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Mario Vargas Llosa Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon
Pillones Waterfall Tour with Stone Forest in Arequipa
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa
From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour
Rafting in Arequipa Chili River Half day Tour
Historical Center Hotel Deals
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Very clean
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Great place to stay in historic San Lazaro quarter of downtown Arequipa. Nice and attentive staff. Free parking is a great bonus. At a walking distance from the Plaza de Armas, city’s Main Square, and other important monasteries, convents, churches and museums. Clean room. This is a boutique type ...
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
qema Arequipa
The poolside al fresco dining and bar was so great. The river rafting tour they arranged was super fun, with convenient pickup from the hotel. The staff are all so nice. The room was cleaned well and was quite comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
The staff were excellent lovely place to stay
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Los Tambos - Boutique
Hermoso lugar limpio el personal te hace sentir especial como si estuvieras en casa gracias Tambos Boutique por hacer mi estadía placentera
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent service! Clean, great food and perfectly located.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Historical Center
San Lázaro
Though San Lázaro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Puente Grau and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Vallecito
Vallecito might not have many top sights, but Umacollo Stadium and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Challapampa - Santa Sofía
Though Challapampa - Santa Sofía might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Umacollo Stadium.
José Luis Bustamante y Rivero
Though José Luis Bustamante y Rivero might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall Aventura Porongoche and Parque Lambramani.
Miraflores
Miraflores might not have many top sights, but Arequipa Stadium and Parque Lambramani are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
